Thursday, September 20, 2012

Sharing the Sadness

Writing today was interrupted in reading of the sudden and untimely passing of Jennifer Jaff Esq., who fought for those with a Chronic Illness.

She founded Advocacy For Patients with Chronic Illness, was the executive director, and was a lawyer that worked tirelessly fighting for the civil rights of those who have Chronic Illnesses, and all the while she endured her own chronic illness, Crohn's disease.

Jennifer was a bright spot in the sometimes dark and cruel world that faces individuals with Chronic Illness.  Hidden, apparent, or the kind that sits silent- waiting to rear it's ugly head at any time; Chronic Illness is an awesome foe to deal with on a daily basis.  She faced discrimination on airplanes, due to her chronic illness,  and wrote about these experiences, captivating her readers with her descriptiveness and honesty.  She let us feel that we were not alone in this journey.

Thanks friend, I never met you, but you touched my heart.

Have a swift journey.


Gentle Hugs....
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